HAPPINESS

"He was discovering happiness in the present. When he sat reading in the library, or playing Mozart in the music room, he often felt the invasion of a deep spiritual emotion, as if Shangri-LA were indeed a living essence, distilled from the magic of the ages and miraculously preserved against time..."

Lost Horizon, Milton


Monday, March 15, 2010

World of Music and Dance

What are we up to down here:
     Time is ticking away for us with only few more weekends in New Zelaand.   The Kiwis were especially proud of the World of Music and Dance (WOMAD), an international festival held in New Plymouth.  Our neighbors encouraged us to attend and it was a good choice.

  



Jazz Band from US
















Taranaki Christmas lights turned for WOMAD








     On Sunday, we had our fill of wild berries along the trail.  The Kiwi weather was good for a weekend hike in the mountains.  However, things were changing in the Southern Hemisphere.  It has been windy, rainy, and dark as summer draws to an end. 
  








Al on the mountain trail






   












      Next, it is outta here for 2 weeks to spend Easter in Australia. We will reconnect with a long lost friend, Lepa and her daughters, Mona (my namesake) and Branka.  Then, it is off to see the crocs, koalas, kangeroos, and attend a conference in the Gold Coast.  Gotta get going on our Aussie adventure. 

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